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Book Synopsis Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery by : Barbara Sinor
Download or read book Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery written by Barbara Sinor and published by Loving Healing Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This inspiring and penetrating new book by Dr. Sinor shows how we gather the courage and the force of will to make a transformational change."--Mark Thurston, Ph.D.
Download or read book High Achiever written by Tiffany Jenkins and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis. “Raw, brutal, and shocking. Move over, Orange Is the New Black.”—Amy Dresner, author of My Fair Junkie When word got out that Tiffany Jenkins was withdrawing from opiates on the floor of a jail cell, people in her town were shocked. Not because of the twenty felonies she’d committed, or the nature of her crimes, or even that she’d been captain of the high school cheerleading squad just a few years earlier, but because her boyfriend was a Deputy Sherriff, and his friends—their friends—were the ones who’d arrested her. A raw and twisty page-turning memoir that reads like fiction, High Achiever spans Tiffany’s life as an active opioid addict, her 120 days in a Florida jail where every officer despised what she’d done to their brother in blue, and her eventual recovery. With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds. She is a born storyteller who lived an incredible story, from blackmail by an ex-boyfriend to a soul-shattering deal with a drug dealer, and her telling brims with suspense and unexpected wit. But the true surprise is her path to recovery. Tiffany breaks through the stigma and silence to offer hope and inspiration to anyone battling the disease—whether it’s a loved one or themselves.
Download or read book Facing Addiction written by Beth Johnson and published by Townsend Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s easy to quit using drugs and alcohol. Just ask Gwen, Miguel, and John. They’ve done it dozen of times. The hard part is not starting again. These true stories describe three people’s descent into addiction and their struggles to recover. Gritty and sad, painful and inspiring, the stories show both how low the human spirit can fall and how it can rise again, against all odds.
Book Synopsis True Stories of People in Recovery by : Shirley R Luckadoo
Download or read book True Stories of People in Recovery written by Shirley R Luckadoo and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH A HURT, ADDICTION, OR COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR? GOOD NEWS: There is HOPE for a Solution! True Stories of People in Recovery: Finding Healing from Life's Hurts, Addictions, and Compulsive Behaviors shares how thirteen people who were in the pit of despair found freedom and now live abundant lives. Some struggled with addiction, others with depression and suicidal thoughts, some with codependency. All share a common solution: a real, passionate love relationship with Jesus Christ. By following their examples, YOU, too, can: Break out of denial and find ultimate healing. Build new, healthy relationships and restore broken ones. Discover your real purpose through a love relationship with Jesus Christ. Live the real, authentic, abundant life. Experience the joy of helping others as you share your experience, strength, and hope!
Book Synopsis Voices from the Fallen: True Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery, and Courage by : Michael A. Tourville
Download or read book Voices from the Fallen: True Stories of Addiction, Grief, Recovery, and Courage written by Michael A. Tourville and published by Burning Bulb Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner "Best Non-Fiction 2021" –Pacific Book Awards The award-winning book, Voices from the Fallen, takes us on an intimate journey inside the lives of people who have experienced the hell of addiction, the relentless defeat of relapse, and hope of recovery. Listen to them speak about fear and desperation, hope and optimism. Sit with them in solitary misery, feel their grief over a lost family member, and share their joy with the promise of a renewed life. Listen closely, for these courageous voices come from those all around us, and can help rebuild shattered families, restore broken hearts, and save lives. “If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's addiction, you may find yourself in this book. Fantastic job taking us into the mind of the addict.” — Dean Cain, Actor, Producer “This was amazing. I didn’t just read these stories, I intensely felt them. My heart was pulled out and put it through the wringer. I seriously was broken reading this.” — Jason Campbell, President, JC Films “Voices from the Fallen opens the eyes to the rollercoaster ride for the addicted, as well as the impact on loved ones that must anguish through the daily battle. Mike Tourville illuminates the importance of this problem, which permeates every level of our society. A must-read…” — Paul Connor, West Springfield Chief of Police “These hard-hitting experiences have the potential to save lives. The extraordinary courage of these individuals and family members goes above and beyond normal expectations. This book is essential reading for those who are at risk or know anyone who may be." — William Sapelli, Mayor of Agawam, MA “…a must-read for anyone looking for insight and understanding into the life of an addict and those affected by it. If you are an addict or love someone who is, reach out. You are not alone. There is HOPE!" — George and Marilyn Ekimovich Ministry Leaders, LifePoint Church, Chicopee, MA Bonus: An excerpt from Michael K. Tourville's A Promise to Astrid is included inside!
Book Synopsis Inspired Recovery by : Sonya Melbourne
Download or read book Inspired Recovery written by Sonya Melbourne and published by Hybrid Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired Recovery is a compilation of true stories from people who have achieved their life goals while managing bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or depression. Julie Edwards has suffered from mental illness her entire life. The eldest of four children born into a destitute family in outback Australia in 1948, Julie was diagnosed with 'manic depression' at age eighteen. Her experiences include severe symptoms of depression, mania and psychosis; numerous treatments including medication and electroconvulsive therapy; violent physical and emotional abuse through dysfunctional relationships; bereavement and loss, including the tragic death of two husbands; substance abuse; serious physical health issues; attempted suicide; complete breakdown and the development of additional psychiatric disorders. Medical treatment and pharmacology play a major role in the recovery process - but so does the human spirit. Now aged sixty, Edwards describes her life as 'filled with joy'! Though a 'cure' for schizoaffective disorder is not yet known, she has developed a successful strategy to achieve recovery and live a rich, full life. It is her story that has inspired her daughter, Sonya Melbourne, to gather and share these beautiful, true accounts as a message of hope for those who suffer from serious mental illnesses, and those who care about them.
Book Synopsis Voices from the Fallen by : Michael K Tourville
Download or read book Voices from the Fallen written by Michael K Tourville and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voices from the Fallen takes us on an intimate journey inside the lives of people who have experienced the hell of addiction, the relentless defeat of relapse, and hope of recovery. Listen to them speak about fear and desperation, hope and optimism. Sit with them in solitary misery, feel their grief over a lost family member, and share their joy with the promise of a renewed life. Listen closely, for these courageous voices come from those all around us, and can help rebuild shattered families, restore broken hearts, and save lives. "If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's addiction, you may find yourself in this book. Fantastic job taking us into the mind of the addict." - Dean Cain, Actor, Producer "This was amazing. I didn't just read these stories, I intensely felt them. My heart was pulled out and put it through the wringer. I seriously was broken reading this." - Jason Campbell, President, JC Films "Voices from the Fallen opens the eyes to the rollercoaster ride for the addicted, as well as the impact on loved ones that must anguish through the daily battle. Mike Tourville illuminates the importance of this problem, which permeates every level of our society. A must-read..." - Paul Connor, West Springfield Chief of Police "These hard-hitting experiences have the potential to save lives. The extraordinary courage of these individuals and family members goes above and beyond normal expectations. This book is essential reading for those who are at risk or know anyone who may be." - William Sapelli, Mayor of Agawam, Massachusetts "...a must-read for anyone looking for insight and understanding into the life of an addict and those affected by it. If you are an addict or love someone who is, reach out. You are not alone. There is HOPE!" - George and Marilyn Ekimovich Ministry Leaders, LifePoint Church, Chicopee, MA Bonus: An excerpt from Michael K. Tourville's A Promise to Astrid included inside!
Book Synopsis Beyond Borderline by : John G Gunderson
Download or read book Beyond Borderline written by John G Gunderson and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “These survivors hit their mark in helping to change the conversation about borderline personality disorder (BPD)." —Jim Payne, former president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness This provocative book uncovers the truth about a misunderstood and stigmatized disorder, and offers an opportunity for a deeper, more empathetic understanding of BPD from the real experts—the individuals living with it. BPD affects a significant percentage of the population. It is a disorder of relationships, one whose symptoms occur most in interpersonal contexts—and thus impact any number of interpersonal connections in life. When people have BPD, they may struggle to manage their emotions on a daily basis, and have to deal with fears of abandonment, anger issues, self-injury, and even suicidality—all of which can lead to even more instability in relationships. In Beyond Borderline, two internationally acclaimed experts on BPD—including Perry Hoffman, cofounder and president of the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD)—team up to present a rare glimpse into the lives and recovery of people affected by BPD. This powerful compilation of stories reveals the deeply personal, firsthand perspectives of people who suffer with BPD, explores the numerous ways in which this disorder has affected their lives, and outlines the most debilitating and misunderstood symptoms of BPD (the most tragic being suicide). Beyond Borderline delves into the many ways the disorder can present—as well as the many paths to recovery—using evidence-based tools from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness meditation, mentalization-based therapy (MBT), and more. BPD is a challenging disorder that impacts people’s lives and relationships in countless ways. With this book—full of intimate accounts that reflect the myriad ways BPD presents and how it affects not just those afflicted, but also their loved ones—you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the disorder and learn how to move forward on the path toward healing while dealing with BPD.
Download or read book All Eyes On Me written by Kevin Zdrill and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drugs, gangs, crime, doing time. Vincent Lillie desperately wanted to escape the cycle that was slowly killing him, and the first step was leaving the very gang he had depended on for love and acceptance. The price for escape? A beating so brutal, many don’t survive. The story of Vincent’s life starts with the destruction of his family at the hands of his father’s sexual abuse, worsens with his school’s discriminatory segregation of him, and deteriorates further with every drug he does, every crime he commits, and each of his incarcerations. With his three brothers stuck in the same cycle, Vincent’s lowest point of addiction came to attempted suicide—twice. But fate had other plans for him. At times heartbreaking and at others breathtaking, Vincent’s true story will give you faith in humanity and prove the strength of the human spirit. His slow but steady road to recovery through sheer willpower and determination led him to become a mentor and speaker, motivating kids and adults to become the best version of themselves, and stopping those who are troubled from following in his footsteps. His is an unforgettable story of burning to ashes and rising from them better than ever before—one step at a time. A raw and honest memoir that will give you hope. FOREWORD BY MITCH BOURBONNIERE, Director of Service, Ogijiita Pimatiswin Kinamatwin (OPK), working with Winnipeg’s most vulnerable people who suffer with homelessness, post traumatic stress, addiction, mental health issues, domestic violence, gang involvement, and sexual exploitation.
Author :Rev Dr Kevin T Couglin Ph D Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781981256426 Total Pages :56 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (564 download)
Book Synopsis Ten the Hard Way by : Rev Dr Kevin T Couglin Ph D
Download or read book Ten the Hard Way written by Rev Dr Kevin T Couglin Ph D and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten the Hard Way; True Stories of Addiction and Recovery by Rev. Dr. Kevin T. Coughlin Ph.D. and contributing guest authors is a collection of stories of how ten individuals dealt with addiction and recovery in their own lives. This fascinating book that is written in each of the participants own words is riveting! Readers will join them on journeys that include pain, fear, hopelessness, death, hope, faith, friendship, spirituality, truth, failures, and successes. Some of the individual's names have been changed to protect their privacy, others have gone on to become professionals in the addiction recovery industry, Best-Selling Authors, Radio Personalities, Business people and more. For the one's that didn't make it, we lift them up and tell their stories in the hopes to help someone else Some of the stories deal with process addictions while other deal with substance abuse. A big thank you to those who had the courage to step forward and tell their stories so that others may be healed. This will include young people with substance abuse problems and with process addictions such as Pathological Gambling Addiction. This Amazing Book has already helped many individuals and professionals to understand addiction, recovery, and themselves. It has helped the hopeless to find hope, and the lost to find a roadmap home. Get your copy today and arm yourself with the knowledge and tools you will need to be successful! A portion of the profits from this book will be donated to the Addict's Moms Organization to help support young people in need of recovery without enough funding. Visit Rev. Dr. Coughlin's website at www.theaddiction.expert to sign up for his mailing list, information on new book releases, and live events. Rev. Dr. Coughlin who is already known as the addiction expert and the coaches' coach and is an Interventionist, Master recovery Life Coach and Trainer; he is available to coach coaches who want to advance their training. He has written numerous books and articles on addiction recovery and Recovery Life Coaching. Rev. Dr. Coughlin has decades of experience in Addiction, Recovery, and Coaching.
Book Synopsis Changed Lives by : Joseph S. Batluck
Download or read book Changed Lives written by Joseph S. Batluck and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of stories about people addicted to drugs and alcohol who had no hope until becoming involved with the Teen Challenge Program.
Book Synopsis Breaking Free, Real-Life Stories of Triumph Over Addiction by : Simone Johnston
Download or read book Breaking Free, Real-Life Stories of Triumph Over Addiction written by Simone Johnston and published by Gaius Quill Publishing . This book was released on 2024-02-16 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Breaking Free: Real-Life Stories of Triumph Over Addiction" is a powerful and inspiring collection of personal narratives that celebrate the remarkable resilience, determination, and strength of individuals who have emerged victorious from the depths of addiction. This compelling anthology offers a diverse range of real-life addiction experiences, shedding light on the transformative power of personal growth, self-discovery, and the unwavering human spirit in the face of adversity. This thought-provoking book showcases various stories of triumph over addiction, providing readers with a glimpse into the lives of everyday people who have confronted the darkness of substance abuse and reclaimed their lives. Each story is a testament to the transformative power of breaking free from addiction and embracing a future filled with hope and redemption. Readers will find a wide array of addiction recovery stories in this anthology, featuring accounts of overcoming alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling, and other forms of compulsive behavior. Each personal narrative reveals the challenges faced by individuals in the throes of addiction, the impact on their mental health, relationships, careers, and overall well-being. As these individuals navigate the complex journey of recovery, they confront the hurdles of withdrawal, relapse, and the often-difficult process of rebuilding their lives from the ground up. "Breaking Free" delves deep into the struggles and triumphs of overcoming substance abuse, providing valuable insights into the factors that contribute to successful recovery. These real-life addiction experiences emphasize the importance of a strong support network, evidence-based treatment approaches, and the development of healthy coping mechanisms for managing cravings and maintaining long-term sobriety. By sharing their stories of hope and redemption, the individuals featured in this book inspire readers to believe in the possibility of change, growth, and redemption, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In addition to the personal narratives, "Breaking Free" also includes expert insights on addiction and recovery, offering valuable tips and strategies for overcoming addiction and achieving lasting sobriety. These expert perspectives serve to further underscore the importance of seeking professional help and utilizing evidence-based approaches to treatment in order to achieve lasting recovery. Through these inspiring stories, readers will gain a more comprehensive understanding of the nature of addiction and the potential for healing, debunking common myths and misconceptions about addiction in the process. "Breaking Free" offers hope and encouragement to those who are currently struggling with addiction, as well as to their loved ones who are seeking to better understand and support them during their journey to recovery. In "Breaking Free," readers will also find practical advice on various aspects of the recovery process, such as building a support network, finding resources for treatment, and embracing a new identity and sense of purpose after addiction. These insights can help individuals in their own recovery journey, as well as provide guidance for friends and family members seeking to support their loved ones through this challenging time. The book highlights the significance of focusing on self-improvement and personal growth as a crucial part of the recovery process. By sharing their stories, this book empowers readers to believe in their own potential for transformation and healing, ultimately creating a brighter future for themselves and their loved ones. "Breaking Free" is an essential read for anyone affected by addiction, either directly or indirectly. These powerful stories serve as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to recovery and offering inspiration to those who seek to reclaim their lives from the clutches of addiction.
Download or read book High Achiever written by Tiffany Jenkins and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2019-06-18 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An up-close portrait of the mind of an addict and a life unraveled by narcotics—a memoir of captivating urgency and surprising humor that puts a human face on the opioid crisis. “Raw, brutal, and shocking. Move over, Orange Is the New Black.”—Amy Dresner, author of My Fair Junkie When word got out that Tiffany Jenkins was withdrawing from opiates on the floor of a jail cell, people in her town were shocked. Not because of the twenty felonies she’d committed, or the nature of her crimes, or even that she’d been captain of the high school cheerleading squad just a few years earlier, but because her boyfriend was a Deputy Sherriff, and his friends—their friends—were the ones who’d arrested her. A raw and twisty page-turning memoir that reads like fiction, High Achiever spans Tiffany’s life as an active opioid addict, her 120 days in a Florida jail where every officer despised what she’d done to their brother in blue, and her eventual recovery. With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds. She is a born storyteller who lived an incredible story, from blackmail by an ex-boyfriend to a soul-shattering deal with a drug dealer, and her telling brims with suspense and unexpected wit. But the true surprise is her path to recovery. Tiffany breaks through the stigma and silence to offer hope and inspiration to anyone battling the disease—whether it’s a loved one or themselves.
Download or read book Painkiller Addict written by Cathryn Kemp and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE BIG RED READ PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION IN 2013. Cathryn Kemp was a successful travel journalist who was struck down by a life-threatening illness, pancreatitis. After four years of operations and mis-diagnoses she left hospital with a repeat prescription for fentanyl, a painkiller 100 times stronger than heroin. Within two years she was taking more than ten times the NHS maximum, all on prescription. Her family struggled to understand; her boyfriend left her, she hit rock bottom. Discovering she had only six months to live if she didn't give up the drugs she sold everything she owned and checked into rehab. In the addiction treatment centre she was told that she was unlikely to recover from 'the highest level of opiate-abuse in the clinic's history'. To everyone's amazement, she proved them wrong. This is an extraordinarily poignant, vivid and honest memoir. Based on the twenty-four diaries that the author kept during this period, we travel with Cathryn through her hospital agony, descend with her into the hell of addiction and cheer her as she pulls herself out and upwards. It is a love story, a horror story, a survival story, and one that shows only too clearly the very real dangers of the over-prescription of painkillers and tranquillisers. There is also a resource section for sufferers and their loved ones.
Download or read book Coming Clean written by Liz Fraser and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Raw, unflinching, incredibly brave' - BBC Woman's Hour 'Visceral and gripping' – Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun My name is Liz, and I am the partner of an alcoholic. Coming Clean is a searingly honest memoir of loving an alcoholic – both through the heaviest drinking years and into recovery. When Liz Fraser's partner fell into a catastrophic vortex of depression and alcoholism, Liz found herself in a relentless hailstorm of lies, loneliness and fear, looking after their young child on her own, heartbroken, mentally shattered and with no idea what was happening or what to do. As she and her family moved between Cambridge, Venice and Oxford, she kept the often shocking truth entirely to herself for a long time, trying in vain to help her partner find a path to sobriety, until she herself finally broke from the trauma and started to speak out – only to find she was one of hundreds experiencing similar things, also living in silence and fear. Part diary, part travel journal and part love letter, Coming Clean is the true story of addiction of many kinds, mental collapse and heartbreak. Above all, it offers a voice of deep human compassion, strength and hope for recovery. I hope that in sharing this story it might change the way addiction is talked about and understood from both sides, encourage open, trusting and supportive dialogue between addicts and those their addiction affects, and provide some solace and help for those who need it – as I did.
Book Synopsis Loving Someone in Recovery by : Beverly Berg
Download or read book Loving Someone in Recovery written by Beverly Berg and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2014-02-02 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recovering addicts are faced with many challenges, and these challenges can often extend to their romantic partners. During the recovery period, couples often struggle with overcoming feelings of betrayal and frustration, and may have a hard time rebuilding trust and closeness. While there are many resources available to recovering addicts, there are limited resources for the people who love them. In Loving Someone in Recovery, therapist Beverly Berg offers powerful tools for the partners of recovering addicts. Based in mindfulness, attachment theory, and neurobiology, this book will help readers sustain emotional stability in their relationships, increase effective communication, establish boundaries, and take real steps toward reigniting intimacy. The material in this book is drawn from the author’s successful Conscious Couples Recovery Workshop. With more than 25 years in the field, she has developed a unique set of exercises that address the issues faced by couples in recovery. This book addresses the roles that both partners play in recovery, and aims to help readers develop a new appreciation for one another and improve self-confidence and acceptance. The road to recovery is never an easy one, but by building a strong support system, the chances of success are exponentially greater. For more information on Berg’s work, visit consciouscouplesrecovery.com
Book Synopsis Recovering from Multiple Sclerosis by : George Jelinek
Download or read book Recovering from Multiple Sclerosis written by George Jelinek and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis conjures up images of wheelchairs and a shortened life, but in fact it's possible to regain mobility and make a recovery. These deeply moving life stories of twelve people from around the world offer real hope to people with MS everywhere. These determined women and men have been able to halt the progression of the disease and recover mobility by making significant lifestyle changes including diet, sunshine, meditation, exercise, and for some, using drug therapy. Based on extended interviews, these stories offer an insight into the different journeys to recovery. They also highlight the challenges faced by people with different types of MS and at different stages in the progression of the disease.
